NEW YORK, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperion announced today plans to
publish the first book by R&B singer Ashanti, to be titled FOOLISH/UNFOOLISH:
Reflections on Love, whose #1 bestselling album is the fastest-selling debut
of all time. FOOLISH/UNFOOLISH will be published in November 2002.
Ashanti's debut album, Ashanti, was released in April 2002 and went
straight to #1 on the pop charts. At the same time, two songs from that album
held the #1 and #2 spots on the U.S. top singles chart -- and she is the first
artist to ever achieve this. Ashanti is the fastest-selling new artist of all
time with 750,000 records sold in the first two weeks of its release. Ashanti
also wrote a recent hit song for Jennifer Lopez, "Ain't it Funny."
The book will be a collection of Ashanti's original poetry and reflections
about love and relationships. Also included will be personal and touching
stories on what -- and who -- moved her to write each piece. This incredible
collection of "reflections on love" will give an up-close and personal look
into the world of R&B singer Ashanti.
Of the book Ashanti said: "I'm excited to have the opportunity to share my
poetry and thoughts about love with my fans and I'm proud to have Hyperion as
my publisher."
The announcement was made by Editor-in-chief Will Schwalbe. Of the deal
Schwalbe said: "We are thrilled to be publishing the first book by this
extraordinary writer and performer. Ashanti is truly multitalented and we
believe her poems and reflections will delight, surprise, and move readers.
This is a book for her literally millions of fans -- but also for anyone
seeking fresh insight on a timeless theme."
Editor-in-chief Will Schwalbe and editor Jennifer Lang negotiated the deal
with Stephan Dweck. The editor for the book will be Jennifer Lang. Hyperion
retains U.S., Canadian, audio, book club, and first and second serial rights.
Hyperion, which was founded in 1991, publishes general-interest fiction
and non-fiction hardcover, trade, and mass-market paperback books for adults
and includes the Talk Miramax, ESPN Books, ABC Daytime Press, Hyperion East,
Theia, and Hyperion AudioBooks imprints. Hyperion is the adult trade book
publishing unit of ABC, Inc.
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